Tomato Mozzarella Panini

By smidkiff0907 • June 17, 2010 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: You can vary this anyway you want adding anything from meats to veggies depending on what's fresh and in the fridge. It's easy & healthy - smidkiff0907

Makes 1 sandwich

1 Loaf of Artisan or Chibata Bread
2 Ripe Tomatos
1 Mozzarella Ball (2 if they are small)
4-6 tablespoons Pesto
4-8 Fresh Roasted Garlic Cloves
Salt & Pepper
6-8 Fresh Basil Leaves

Cut the bread into sandwich size pieces about 2-3" long, then slice them in half so you have a top and bottom
Wash & Slice your tomato
Slice the Mozzarella
Spread 2-3 of the roasted garlic cloves on one side of the bread
Spread Pesto on the other side of the bread
On the bottom slice of the bread, layer 2-3 slices of tomato on the bread and sprinkle with salt & pepper lightly.
place some fresh basil leaves on top of the tomato
layer the mozzarella cheese on top of the basil & tomato
add more basil if you like
Put the top layer of bread on the sandwich
Preheat a Panini Maker to the medium setting
Once ready carefully place the sandwich on the panini maker and close the lid
Cook the sandwich until the cheese starts to melt or the bread is done to you liking.
Remove the sandwich from the maker, slice and enjoy!